About the Community Board
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board holds regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the Community Board about a local issue, activity or project.
The Community Board's main roles are to:
- Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of our community.
- Consider and report on all matters referred to us by the council, or any matter of interest to the board.
- Maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community.
- Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community.
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Local events
Saturday 26 October 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Sustain South Brighton Haloween Dog Parade
Get Ready for Sustains Halloween Dog Parade
At Common Ground - 91 Estuary Rd South Brighton.
Dress your pooch in their spookiest or most adorable costume for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Come along, watch the parade and enjoy a coffee from Kraken Coffee cart.
Everyone welcome.
Thankyou to Kraken Coffee and Dune cafe for providing prizes.
Schedule:
10:30 AM: Meet at Common Ground
11:00 AM: Halloween Dog Parade begins
11:45 AM: Prizes awarded for the best costumes
Save the date and see you there.
In case of bad weather we will be doing the parade on Saturday 2nd November, same time and same place. See our event page for updates closer to the time.
Saturday 2 November 2024 10:00 am to 02:00 am
Te Waka Aroha Annual Fair
Anglican Parish of East Christchurch are holding thier Annual Fair on Saturday the 2nd of November from 10.00am - 2.00pm in the St Faith's Church Grounds, Hawke Street, New Brighton.
This will be a fun day for all the family.
Activities include Tombola, Hook a Duck, Music, and Sausage sizzle. Stalls will have Books/Puzzles, Bric a Brac, Cakes, White Elephant, Toys, Plants.
Refreshments in the new Cath Pickering Lounge and the Church building will be open for viewing.
Please bring cash as there will be no eftpos available.
Friday 1 November 2024 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Health Matters Expo
Health Matters at Eastgate shopping centre, in the space next to UniChem.
Stop by for free health checks, including blood pressure monitoring, cervical and breast screening. Also learn about bowel screening and support for smoking cessation. There will also be free facepainting, spot prizes, food and donations.
Brought to you by The Loft and Southern Cancer Society
Monday 4 November 2024 06:00 pm
New Brighton Soup (Spring 2024)
Join us for round #2 of New Brighton Soup - a fun, tasty and purposeful community event!
Your $10 entry (at the door, cash only!) gets you a delicious bowl of soup and one vote for the best pitch on the night. We'll hear from the past winners and then 3-5 people pitching great new projects for New Brighton and then the hard part... placing your votes! All proceeds go to the winning idea on the night to help make it happen.
BYO bowl and spoon.
If you have a project or idea you'd like to pitch, get in touch via messenger or email driftwoodcouncil@gmail.com
Venue to be confirmed. check out the Driftwood Council of Brighton Facebook page for more info.
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video below. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
WWTP Community Meeting
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Tree Planting Plans
Tree planting plans
We are consulting on a series of tree planting plans for parks and reserves across Ōtautahi Christchurch. This map shows the tree planting plans in your community board area. Click on the tree icons to learn more and provide feedback.
Please note: you can filter open and closed consultations by using the box at the top left of the map.
Raranga Te Rawhiti Weaving the East Project
Raranga Te Rawhiti Weaving the East Project
INTRODUCTION:
Following the Wastewater Treatment Plant Fire Response and Recovery Review, one of the recommendations was for Council to:
- Prioritise strengthening and sustaining effective and respectful relationships with the affected communities, so as to regain their trust and confidence.
The Christchurch City Council is committed to fostering stronger connections and improving its relationship with Eastern Suburb communities.
Key objectives include identifying practical actions for community development, improving the Councils disaster response, and increasing awareness of Council decision making processes and resources.
By collaborating with local community groups and encouraging active participation in decision-making, the Council aims to strengthen social cohesion and contribute to the overall well-being of the Eastern Suburbs.
PROJECT IS GUIDED BY:
- Te Haumako Te Whitingia Strengthening Communities Together Strategy
- Community Board Priorities
- The Independent Review of the Council's response to the Wastewater Treatment Plant fire.
The Community Board Priorities ensure that the project aligns with the specific needs and aspirations of the Eastern Suburbs. The insights from the Independent Review will guide the development of effective disaster response strategies, ensuring that past lessons are incorporated to enhance community and Council preparedness. Together, these will help shape a responsive and successful project.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
- Engage with community groups to foster a collaborative relationship with Council, improving mutual understanding and trust.
- Engage with community members to identify practical actions that Council can take to improve community infrastructure and development.
- Collaborate with communities to develop effective disaster response strategies, enhancing Council and community preparedness.
- Engage with community groups to increase awareness and use of Council resources, enhancing their capacity to address community needs.
- Increase community members awareness of Councils processes to facilitate more active participation in local decision-making.
- Achieve these objectives to enable Council to contribute to social cohesion and well-being in the eastern suburbs by fostering community development and collaboration.
Meet your community board
Paul McMahon
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
021 184 1072
Paul.McMahon@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Jackie Simons
Deputy Chairperson
Community Board member for the Linwood Ward
027 4732795
Jackie.Simons@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Tim Baker
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 727 6111
tim.baker1@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Kelly Barber
Councillor for Burwood Ward
021 086 76195
kelly.barber@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Celeste Donovan
Councillor for Coastal Ward
021 289 9880
celeste.donovan@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
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Alex Hewison
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
027 277 9810
Alex.Hewison@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Yani Johanson
Councillor for Linwood Ward
021 799 321
yani.johanson@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Greg Mitchell
Community Board member for the Burwood Ward
027 302 3812
Greg.Mitchell@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Jo Zervos
Community Board member for the Coastal Ward
021 077 6604
Jo.Zervos@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73023, Christchurch 8154
Your local Community Governance Team
Chris Turner-Bullock | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 8233 | christopher.turner@ccc.govt.nz |
Cindy Sheppard | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 6547 | cindy.sheppard@ccc.govt.nz |
Emily Toase | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5216 | emily.toase@ccc.govt.nz |
Sam Savage | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 6889 | sam.savage@ccc.govt.nz |
Rory Crawford | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 7069 | rory.crawford@ccc.govt.nz |
Jacqui Miller | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 5333 | jacqui.miller@ccc.govt.nz |